A320 First Officer Assessment Event - Madrid

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link A320 First Officer Assessment Event - Madrid We're excited to announce that the Etihad Pilot Recruitment Team will be returning to Madrid for an assessment event on 18th, 19th, and 20th June! If you are a pilot based in the area and are interested in joining us as a First Officer on our A320 fleet, please submit your details via the provided link. Our team will contact you if you meet the criteria to discuss the next steps. Note: Future assessment events in other locations will be announced soon. Please only apply for the Madrid event if you are based in the region. With ambitious plans to expand our destinations, we are investing significantly in our future to strengthen Etihad. We aim to transform the aviation industry through creativity, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring a thoughtful experience for our guests and a remarkable employee experience. Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the safest city in the world in 2025, making joining Etihad not only a career move with endless growth opportunities but also a lifestyle choice for you and your family. Benefits include tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships, and more. Plus, you can build a life in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi—an exciting new adventure awaits! What we offer We provide a competitive annual package, including basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance to help you secure your dream home, and allowances for layovers and meals. You can earn up to 513,732 AED (USD 138,318) tax-free annually, based on 75 flying hours per month. Salary increments are available based on performance, along with additional benefits such as: - Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary education, for up to three children - 42 days of annual leave - Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive i Save discount - Accidental and life insurance coverage The role Conduct flights in accordance with current flight plans, SOPs, and Captain's instructions, notifying the Captain of any changes to the flight plan, ATC, or geographical position upon their return. Assist the Captain with administrative duties related to the flight as requested. Ensure the safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining independent checks on geographical position, terrain, and weather conditions. Maintain high standards of discipline, conduct, and appearance as a representative of Etihad Airways at all times. What you’ll bring To be considered, you must meet the following criteria: - Minimum of 2,500 hours total flying time - Minimum of 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (1), or high-performance military jets - 500 hours on an A320 family aircraft - Recent experience flying an Airbus FBW within the last 12 months - Valid A320 type rating, with at least 2 months remaining at the time of joining - Current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL (Frozen ATPL not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen)- Current on A320 aircraft - Maximum age limit of 50 years - English language proficiency Level 4 or higher (written and verbal)- For hours accumulated with inflight relief, 75% of total hours will be counted towards minimums. (1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft equipped with an FMS coupled to autopilot features Etihad Airways, founded in 2003, is the UAE's national airline and a leading global carrier. Based in Abu Dhabi, Etihad operates passenger and cargo flights across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, with a vast network through codeshare partnerships. Recognized with numerous awards for service, products, loyalty programs, and more, Etihad was also the first airline to fully vaccinate its crew against COVID-19. Etihad is committed to tackling climate change through strategic partnerships and industry decarbonization efforts. #J-18808-Ljbffr